Pacquiao lawyer tells Arum: Free Manny for Mayweather fight

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Lawyer Franklin ‘Jeng’ Gacal Jr on Sunday urged Top Rank’s Bob Arum to make boxing history by freeing Manny Pacquiao from contractual obligations in order for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight to happen.

“History is waiting and Bob should free Manny. That would be Bob’s greatest contribution to boxing history,” Gacal, Pacquiao’s lawyer, said in an exclusive interview in his sister’s house where he is undergoing physical therapy.

Gacal suffered a stroke in November leaving the right side of his body paralyzed.

Gacal wants Bob Arum to release Manny Pacquiao from his current contract to make the Mayweather fight happen. Pic: Edwin Espejo.

Gacal believes it is the only stumbling block for the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight that the world is waiting to happen.

“Kung ‘yun ang kondisyon niya at kung gusto ni Manny – at mukhang gusto ni Manny na labanan si Floyd– ang tanging paraan is no renewal of any contract with Bob Arum. [If that is Floyd’s condition and if Manny agrees – and it looks like Manny will agree to fight Floyd – the only way is not to renew his contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank.] Manny should be a freelancer for the fight to happen,” Gacal further said.

Gacal is referring to the promotional contract between Top Rank and Pacquiao which is said to expire in December this year.

That could mean a 2015 fight between two of the world’s best welterweights if Pacquiao becomes a freelancer by then.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has repeatedly challenged Pacquiao to break away from Top Rank before he starts negotiations for a mega-fight that could potentially generate a record 3 million PPV buys and gross up to US$200 million.

The long-time lawyer of Pacquiao also said Arum could give way for the fight and agree to a step-aside fee.

“Floyd could agree to Manny hiring Bob on a contractual basis with a fixed fee,” Gacal explained.

He said Floyd may not agree to a full co-promotion with Arum.

If Arum steps aside and Floyd agrees, the fight could happen later this year.

Both Mayweather and Pacquiao are already set to return to the ring in May and April respectively, although no opponent has been named yet for either boxer.

Floyd and Arum had an acrimonious separation after years of working together.

Floyd is under contract with Showtime while Arum has almost exclusively dealt with rival HBO cable network.

But Arum’s son Todd Duboef, also Top Rank president, earlier said they are open to holding the fight on Showtime.

A report recently came out that a September fight has been identified for Mayweather and Pacquiao, but both camps immediately denied the report.

Pacquiao is coming off a successful comeback against Brandon Rios in November last year after an 11-month layoff.

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Foolish. Once manny does this, either Floyd will just find another excuse or he’ll give Pac a bum deal. A move like this gives Floyd all the leverage and he will take advantage for sure. Manny will just look like a fool for standing up before and now a desperate clown begging for crumbs. I want the fight to happen but I would hate to see a bully like Floyd get away with everything because of a desperate move like this. It’s just not right.

At this point, I don’t really care about the fight or Pacquiaos career. His prime days are over. I’m hoping some new young pinoy boxer can emerge. All this talk about Mayweather and Arum is killing the fun about boxing. We shouldn’t need to beg people so they can make millions.

jinxkee pakstor

looks like atty gacal was hit by international justice white dress blinfolded lady (karma) . was he disloyal, dishonest to his boss or what.????

TheTuth

If I’m in the shoe of Arum, I’ll make a huge press conference that Top Rank will step-aside for the boxing world to see the Manny-floyd fight this May, as what floyd is saying now as the last stumbling block.
This will expose floyd’s theatrics and will be push against the wall. If he still makes more demands, which is definite, he’ll be the laughing-stock of the boxing-world and Manny will elevate more his stature.

Broy

gacal is not really that bright…

johnny tt

Manny doesn’t need a promoter anymore. It won’t be hard for Manny to find a fight, they will come flocking to Pacquiao especially golden boy fighters. Pacquiao already cleaned Top Rank fighters, Arum just wants to milk Pacquiao with repeat fighters. Look at cotto after leaving Top Rank, he’s still fighting big names w/o Arum. Wake up Manny!!! and stop saying “Ask my Promoter” in every interview.

Bulokis

Bulok ka nahater ka pa!

Shawn Rey

yes your correct and its not assurance that the fight will be a done deal if Manny complied. On the other hand i would like Manny to leave Top Rank and Koncz because their so much taking advantage of him and they are also the culprit on the tax woes of Manny. Top rank exploited Manny and i think its time for him to leave and co promote himself like floyd..

It seems that there is no sincere Filipinos around Manny to help and guide him. All these bullshit people with him before just sell Manny to Top Rank and Koncz thats why Arum can do whatever he like. Manny is exploited by his Filipino managers before and now Arum is doing it, Manny is a milking cow for over a decade and when should these stop. Tax woes, after these what would be the next problem of Manny caused by selfish promoters and legal accountants with him..His managers in all his investments and businesses are all just pocketing his money and all will end up in bankruptcy. I pity Manny, when will there be a fellow bright Samaritan that will guide/help and stood by his side.

“Gacal Knows”, Manny is just a dumbass, he can’t function without these leeches sucking

MeowMing

Can Pacquiao also demand that Floyd should drop Golden Boy and just promote the fight themselves?

TAE

Source says that Gayweather is planning to retire on 2015..When manny’s contract with TR will expire.

styx

gay will demand manny to fight with one arm after arum quits..

Pidoh didoh

whhaaaa hahaha

Pidoh didoh

bradley vs ruslan a rematch is gonna be huge..pacman vs maidana or danny garcia in one card is gonna be a hell…..forget kentucky floyd chicken..and kick bob arum

Peace Maker

FLOYD is like a small spoiled little kid asking a lotttttttt of things, he can just say, he’s a chicken

Brylle Arce

I think that stroke soffered by Gacal has affected his brain, why he suggested that Bob Arum must free Manny Pacquiao, That stupidity to the highest degree. Why succumbed to Gayweather’s endless demands. Even if Arum released Pacquiao,, Kenducky Floyd Chicken will demand another impossible condition. The truth is Money man is so scared of Pacman,, that he’ll do anything to avoid Pacquiao.

Atagalong

So the picture in this piece is Atty. Gacal, eh? A lot of ubiquitous persons are always displaying themselve ala Chavit the lion killer, on PPV TV. I hope someone publishes the names of those Pinoys, so we will also know.

Geared James Edang

dont give in to another mayweather excuses

junior tulo

Manny is free from Gacal….that is the story.

junior tulo

Sad what happened to Gacal….too much money from Manny.
Will Buboy the fat boy not far behind.

boybakal

Gacal should just keep quiet and continue his rehab.
His mental thinking is worst than before when he let Manny signed with Golden Boy upon seeing the $300K offered by De la hoya.

What happened to Marley whom Gacal called White Gorilla and challenged him to a fight.

Danny

I believe gayweather will do everything not to lose.In my opinion he wants arum out of action so that they will be free to exploit manny.Arum is very influencial,so somebody will stop them from doing any foolishness whenever manny hurt gayweather.I’ve been watching when he fight zab judah.When he got hurt they gone wild.Some members of his team jump into the ring and hurt judah.So I’m afraid they will do the same thing when manny was able to hurt gayweather.

Jose Minano

1st, a Pacquiao/Mayweather fight will not make over 3 million ppv. It could’ve made that kind of money but Pacquiao kept refusing to take extra testing.

knivesforhandspacquiao

If you think Floyossarian won’t come up with another excuse not to fignt Manny once he’s free from Arum, you’re crazier than this guy Gacal!!!

MICHAEL

SOME OF THE COMMENTARY BY PACQUIAO FANS ARE REALLY UNEDUCATED AND SHOWS A LACK SPORTSMANSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE

Aye Bee Cee

Zab Judah Intentionally Punched Him The Balls, Mane…A Low Blow? Ever Heard Of That? Ahaha….His Trainer/Uncle Jumped Into The Ring As A Response Which Isn’t Allowed But Judah Threw A Punch At Him First…He Didn’t Just HURT Mayweather With Punches…This Is Why I Will Be Glad When Manny Retires…

So He Can Take All Of U Retarded Casual Fans With Him…..Haha

Aye Bee Cee

Aren’t U Quite The Dumb Ass…I’m Pretty Sure That When Mayweather Signed That Exclusive 6-Fight Deal With Showtime @ The End Of 2012, It Was Widely Known That He Had Plans To Retire After The Deal Was Done…Which Is @ The End Of Next Year…..

Manny’s Contract Would’ve Expired With Top Rank This Year But His Goofy Ass Signed Another Extension Just 2 Months Ago…Haha

Victor

MAYwheather is AFRAID of manny thats the whole idea.

Beaver Butt

Well said. It is sad and makes them look really ignorant

Beaver Butt

You clearly no nothing about Bob Arum and HIS history in boxing, and his role in it. So in “your opinion” you should prob get some facts to back up an opinion that has zero truth to it FACTUALLY. And the statement about Jab Juddah is top 5 dumbest things ever, Floyd’s uncle came in the ring out of passion at the moment but ZAB threw punches at him, and Floyd while Floyd held his hand down. You are really warped OR YOU SIMPLY DON’T KNOW THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BOXING,,AT ALL SIR.

Beaver Butt

They sadly know nothing about the actual sport and contort and make up storys. They prob literally 95% of Pacman fans don’t know who Marvin Hagler was, WHAT WEIGHT HE FOUGHT AT, WHAT BELTS HE HELD, WHEN HE FOUGHT or what his record was. And googling it now doesn’t mean anything, YOU FACTUALLY DON’T KNOW BOXING OR ITS HISTORY.

Beaver Butt

you can’t talk boxing information and facts with these people cause theyre not fans of the sport, they’re just “pacman” fans. It’s like pop culture of boxing. They don’t know who like Keith Thurman is…lol

Beaver Butt

when you are the loser of the 2 you dont make demands, esp ridiculous ones. Manny is bankrupt, and was done so by BOB ARUM, so what does he do, resigns with him, WHAT A SIMPLE DUMB LITTLE MAN. I ALMOST FEEL BAD FOR HIM CAUSE HE SEEMINGLY IS THE DUMBEST PERSON EVER.WHO TURNS DOWN 40 MILLION CAUSE THEY’RE SCARED OF NEEDLES WHEN THEY HAVE TATOOS? WHO RE SIGNS WITH A GUY WHO BANKRUPTED HIM? OSCAR AND FLOYD AND COTTO , ALL THE GREATS OF THIS ERA ALL USED TO BE SIGNED TO BOB ARUM BUT OSCAR, LEFT!!! FLOYD, LEFT!!! COTTO, LEFT!! WHY DID THEY ALL LEAVE HIM BUT THIS LITTLE MORON STAYS? IT’S LAUGHABLE AND SAD

Beaver Butt

ALL TRUE, YET NONE OF HIS FANS SEEM TO KNOW OR CARE, SICK FANS LOL

Beaver Butt

Another=t thing, he has zero balls, he wont call anyone out, Floyd hasd called him out many many times. Manny won’t say a word just “talk to my promoter” ,,,well hey dumbbass your promoter ruined your life and has you 30 million in debt to the government, maybe you shouldn’t keep listening to someone who repeatedly screws your life over,,,,silly simple minded little man.

Beaver Butt

For the record, Floyd gave into every single demand, you have it all wrong like most pactards. Pacman insisted on ring size, venue location, glove size, glove weight, penalty up to a million dollars for weight even 1 lb overweight, ummm everything, Floyd asked for “one” thing , bloodtest to make sure he wasn’t cheating and he refused. He lied about needles, then all the doctors said “no it;ls impossible, you can not be weakened by a thimble of blood”, and he changed it to location and needed a special arena built in texas 1st time in boxing history, then after a judge got Floyds jail sentence pushed back as the judge said “for the economic growth in las vegas, to allow the super fight HELP GENERATE REVENUE FOR THE STATE OF NEVADA” So even a judge had his jail date pushed back for the fight cause Manny was saying “I want to fight Floyd but hes going to jail so i have to find someone else”…The jail sentence was pushed back so they can fight, BAM THEN ARUM AND PAC WEREN’T READY!! Manny and arum changed their minds quick once Floyd was free to fight and now said they wouldn’t be ready for another 3 weeks, just enough time so Floyd would be in jail, ITS RIDICULOUS AND MORE SO THAT YOU ARE SO BLINDED THAT YOU DON’T KNOW THESE THINGS! And in terms of that specific blood testing , since then its become the standard almost for everyone in boxing, and canelo did it, sugar shane did it, MATTER OF FACT HERE’S THE KICKER, MANNY DEMANDED THAT BRANDON RIOS DO IT, BUT MANNY WOULDN’T DO IT VS FLOYD!!!!!!!HMMMMMMMMMMMMM ARE YOU THAT STUPID?????? CMON MAN!